IN THE EAST.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 September 1916, Page 5

IN THE EAST.

STUBBORN BATTLES. RUSSIANS GAIN ADVANTAGE. IPetrograd, September 8. A communique says:—Despite repeated German attacks we occupied positions on the left bank of the western Dvino, northward of Dvinsk. After fierce artillery fire the enemy attacked our position at Vehtsk in the direction of Kove). but waa repelled. Our offensive on the Cnila-Lipa continues. The-, enemy is stubbornly resisting from the 'right bank to which he has retired. Stubborn battles continue on the front from Kighi to Ognot. TURKISH MINISTER VISITS BERLIN. New York. September 8. Halil Bey, Turkish Foreign Minister, has arrived at Berlin for a conference. RELUCTANT'AUSTRIA.'-' ADMISSIONS Received Sept. 10, 11.30 p.m. Vienna, Sept. 10. A communique reports: We dove the enemy back on the Petroseng-ffatszeg road. Fresh strong enemy attacks compelled our right wing to withdraw to formar positions. The enemy seized isolated portions on the heights eastward of CibQ valley. ARMORED MOTORS IN THQ CAUCASUS. Received Sept. 10, 5.5 p.m. Petrograd, Sept. fl. The British armored motors in the Caucasus are commanded by Mr. LockciLampson, a member of the House of Commons. STUBBORN FIGHTING Received Sept. 10, 5.3 p.m. " iPetrograd, Sept. 9. A communique states that repeated attacks were made on the river Naraicivka, in the direction of Haliez. and stubborn fighting continues.